Episode 293: How Great Leaders Build Great Schools | Dr. Matt Dillon
Episode 293: How Great Leaders Build Great Schools | Dr. Matt Dillon  
Podcast: Never Stop Getting Better
Published On: Thu Mar 26 2026
Description: For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net or nsgb.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Dr Matt Dillon, matt.dillon@petalschools.com https://www.petalschools.com/ Dr. Matthew L. Dillon is the Superintendent of the Petal School District in Mississippi, where he has served since 2014. Under his leadership, the district has consistently been ranked among the top in the state, earning “A-Rated” status, achieving record graduation rates, and gaining national recognition for academic growth and student success. A former teacher, coach, principal, and assistant superintendent, Dr. Dillon has built a reputation for developing people, building strong culture, and leading with vision. His leadership has led to innovative initiatives such as a one-to-one Chromebook program, expanded career and technical education pathways, and partnerships like Petal U and a year-long teacher residency program with The University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Dillon was named Mississippi Superintendent of the Year and is a recipient of the Bobby Runnels Leadership Award. Beyond education, he is a devoted husband and father of three—and was even recognized nationally as Mississippi’s Haggar Hall of Fame Dad of the Year, appearing on the Steve Harvey Show.